1962 World Radio-Controlled Aerobatics Championships Programme
1962 World RC Aerobatic Championships Programme. Front cover
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1962 World RC Aerobatic Championships Programme. Inside front cover.
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1962 World RC Aerobatic Championships Programme. Insode back cover.
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1962 World RC Aerobatic Championships Programme. Back cover.
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On 17th, 18th and 19th August, 1962, the second-ever World Radio-Controlled Aerobatics Championships were held at RAF Kenley. The joint winners were Tom Brett (U.S.A.) and Harry Brooks (Great Britain).
Flyers from the USA, Great Britain, Germany, South Africa, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Japan, Holland, Norway, the USSR, and many other countries took part.
The competition featured in a British Pathe newsreel, which you can see here.
A bit about the winning aircraft:
Joint Winner and World Champion·- Tom Brett, U.S.A. Engine, K&B 45; Prop, Rev-Up 11 x 6; Model, Original “Perigee”; Span, 60 7/8″; Length, 50″; Weight, 84 ounces; Wing Area, 570 sq. in.; Wing Thickness, 15%; Radio, Orbit Superhet 10 Channel. |
Joint Winner – Harry Brooks, Great Britain. Engine, McCoy 60 (Rogers custom-rebuilt, Johnson Automix Throttle); Prop, Tornado Nylon 12 x 6; Model, Original “Reb”; Span, 69″; Length, 50″; Weight, 122 ounces; Wing Area, 695 sq. in.; Wing Thickness, 15%; Radio, F&M Superhet 10 Channel. |
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